Friday, January 16, 2015

Screen Size, Portability & Streaming

We know Microvision's technology has reached the point where it it marketable. We know that SONY is a partner. We know that at least one other supply chain exists or is being created. The big questions we have are -- how will adoption of this new technology proceed? We can tell that streaming content is being adopted at a rapid rate (read the article!) But when it comes to consumption of that streaming content, SCREEN SIZE is terribly important.Enter Microvision, with a very portable -- very large screen.The Future is very bright.

It was a big night for Amazon and Netflix at the Golden Globes Awards, winning in 3 major categories and marking another milestone for online TV production. At the end of CES, new studies presented the latest facts and figures about the TV industry and about OTT consumption in particular. Facebook and Twitter each took steps to enhance their video production capabilities. Here’s a look at what was buzzing in the TV industry this week.

CES ended in Las Vegas in the weekend, displaying the latest innovations in consumer electronics. A few studies and surveys looking at the TV industry were presented during the show – here are some of the highlights:

The Consumer Electronics Association released two studies examining, separately, OTT and 4K TV’s consumption. The studies suggest that while television remains viewers’ primary way to consume video content, the number of viewers watching video content via streaming (63 per cent) is gaining on those who watch through a traditional service provider (68 per cent). In addition, viewers care more about screen size than portability when watching streamed content at home: 52 per cent watch streaming video content on a TV, and about one-third watch on mobile.

Looking at these trends, analyst Colin Dixon explains why operators should embrace a service combining traditional pay TV with delivery of service elements over IP. “Operators face a stark reality: connected the television or face a steady slide toward irrelevance…There are many benefits to moving to a connected pay TV platform: modernizing the experience, keep pace with Internet competition, co-opt partner online independent efforts, and the Internet of Things”.

.....Facebook is now believed to handle more than 1 billion video views on a daily basis. In a post on the company page, Facebook said that since last year, video posts per user are up 75 per cent around the world, and 94 per cent in the U.S.

.....It’s also been reported that Twitter is a few weeks away from unveiling its first native video feature which will allow users to shoot, edit and post video directly – and increase engagement and user numbers.

....TechCrunch noted that the Golden Globe wins add even more credibility to Netflix and Amazon, as their online shows’ exclusivity puts added pressure on consumers to sign up for either streaming service. “This year’s Golden Globe wins are not just a win for Amazon and Netflix, but for all online streaming”, wrote TechCrunch.